M.H. EBY, INCORPORATED
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Amputations — BLUE BALL, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | M.H. EBY, INCORPORATED | Report ID | 20181010347 |
| Address | 1194 MAIN STREET | City, State ZIP | BLUE BALL, PENNSYLVANIA 17506 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2018 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Brake presses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336211 | Inspection # | 1353005 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.12000, -76.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a press brake when it crushed his left hand. The index, middle and ring fingers were amputated to the second knuckle.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2018, a worker at M.H. EBY, INCORPORATED in BLUE BALL, PENNSYLVANIA suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with brake presses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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